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Re: Leaf Springs and dp-90

To: datsun-roadsters@triumph.cs.utah.edu
Subject: Re: Leaf Springs and dp-90
From: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 17:44:57 -0800
One big problem 
        with all the DP epoxy primers: there's no UV protection, so if your
springs are exposed to sunlight (gawd ferbid) the primer breaks down
rather quickly. 
FWIW,
Toby

John O'Beck wrote:
> >
> >What's the best way to refinish a pair of leaf springs?  Mine function
> <SNIP>
> 
> I am in the process of a ground-up restoration.
> For the leaf springs, I sand blasted them, treated them with metal
> conditioner and then painted with DP-90.  This is a flat black two part
> epoxy.
> 
> REALLY good stuff if you ask me, pretty much impervious to oils
> and road grime, goes on quick and clead dries fast and hard.

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